2016 Conference

Many governments around the world require products and chemicals to be proven safe for use – often with the use of animals.

Although there is a general trend to move away from animal tests in the science of toxicology, new regulatory requirements and a lack of ‘validated’ non-animal alternatives means a short-term rise in animal use is being predicted by many.

For others, a faster take up of alternative tests could see a decline and eventual end to animal use in this field. Where does the future lie for chemical safety and animals?

Some of the 2016 Lush Prize Winners spoke about their winning projects at the event.

Session 1 – Chemical safety in Europe

June 2018 is a key deadline in Europe for testing thousands of chemicals in use today under the REACH regulations, including animal tests. How are campaigners, industry, scientists and regulators responding?

Session 2 – Prizewinners

Presentations from Lush Prize 2016 winners

A – Young Researchers

B – Science & Training

C – Public Awareness & Lobbying

We will be adding videos of these presentations.

Sessions 3 – A Global Perspective

Other significant jurisdictions surrounding animal testing and the use of alternatives, particularly in China and the USA, have different rules. Are there trends for increased animal use here? What collaboration between jurisdictions, if any, is taking place?